F. Wierzbicki

Genomes of historical specimens reveal multiple invasions of LTR retrotransposons in Drosophila melanogaster populations during the 19th century.

This study identifies three LTR retrotransposon invasions in Drosophila melanogaster during the 19th century, adding to previous 20th-century invasions and providing a 200-year timeline of transposable element spread.

The composition of piRNA clusters in Drosophila melanogaster deviates from expectations under the trap model

The paper tests the trap model of piRNA clusters by analyzing TE composition in D. melanogaster and finds deviations from expected patterns.

P-element invasions in Drosophila erecta shed light on the establishment of host control over a transposable element

This study introduces the P-element into Drosophila erecta to investigate host defense mechanisms against transposable elements, finding that siRNAs initiate defense but activation of the ping-pong cycle is critical for controlling TE spread.

Rapid evolutionary diversification of the flamenco locus in the D. simulans clade

The paper examines the rapid evolutionary changes in the flamenco locus across Drosophila simulans clade species, revealing sequence divergence, copy number variation, and functional adaptations related to transposable element suppression.

Evolutionary dynamics of piRNA clusters in Drosophila

This study quantifies the evolutionary dynamics of piRNA clusters in Drosophila, showing rapid divergence and TE-driven changes across species.

Tirant stealthily invaded natural Drosophila melanogaster populations during the last century

The paper shows that Tirant, a transposable element, invaded Drosophila melanogaster populations in the 20th century, later than previously known elements like I-element, hobo, and P-element.